Middle School
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM (GRADES 6–8)
State of North Carolina Curriculum Standards
At Sion North Wake Academy (SNWA), middle school students follow the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS). The curriculum is designed to strengthen academic foundations, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare students for success in high school and beyond.
CORE SUBJECTS
📘 English Language Arts (ELA)
• Reading and analyzing literary and informational texts
• Writing narrative, informative, and argumentative essays
• Vocabulary development, grammar, speaking, and listening skills
• Research and citation of sources
📗 Mathematics
• Ratios, proportions, and algebraic thinking
• Expressions, equations, and functions
• Geometry, statistics, and probability
• Mathematical reasoning and problem-solving
📙 Science
• Earth and Space Science
• Life Science
• Physical Science
• Scientific inquiry, experimentation, and data analysis
📕 Social Studies
• World History and Global Studies
• North Carolina and United States History
• Geography, Economics, Civics, and Government
• Critical thinking and historical investigation
💪 Health & Physical Education
• Personal health and wellness
• Nutrition and healthy lifestyles
• Mental and emotional health
• Physical fitness and movement skills
🎨 Arts Education (School-Based Offerings)
• Visual Arts
• Music
• Theatre Arts
• Dance
🌎 World Languages (School-Based Offerings)
• Language acquisition and communication skills
• Cultural awareness and global perspectives
💻 Computer Science & Technology (School-Based Offerings)
• Digital literacy
• Basic programming and computational thinking
• Internet safety and responsible technology use
GRADE 6
English Language Arts
• Identify main ideas and supporting details
• Analyze literary and informational texts
• Write explanatory and argumentative essays
• Develop presentation and communication skills
Mathematics
• Ratios and proportions
• Rational numbers
• Expressions and simple equations
• Geometry, area, volume, and basic statistics
Science
• Introduction to Earth, Space, and Life Sciences
• Scientific observation and evidence-based reasoning
Social Studies
• World Studies I: Ancient Civilizations through approximately A.D. 1400
• Development and contributions of major world civilizations
Health & Physical Education
• Personal health and wellness
• Physical fitness and movement development
GRADE 7
English Language Arts
• Analyze increasingly complex texts
• Evaluate arguments and sources
• Write structured argumentative and informative essays
• Conduct research and cite sources
Mathematics
• Proportional reasoning and percentages
• Algebraic expressions and equations
• Geometry, probability, and statistics
Science
• Life Science and introductory Physical Science concepts
• Scientific modeling, experimentation, and data analysis
Social Studies
• World Studies II: A.D. 1400 to the Modern Global Era
• Global interactions, exploration, and modernization
Health & Physical Education
• Adolescent health and development
• Communication skills and risk prevention
• Physical fitness and lifelong wellness habits
GRADE 8
English Language Arts
• Analyze themes, arguments, and rhetorical techniques
• Compare multiple sources
• Write research-based and argumentative essays
• Prepare for high school-level reading and writing
Mathematics
• Linear functions and equations
• Introduction to Algebra concepts
• Geometry and the Pythagorean Theorem
• Statistical analysis and problem-solving
Science
• Advanced Life Science concepts
• Genetics, ecosystems, and scientific reasoning
• Preparation for high school science courses
Social Studies
• North Carolina and United States History
• Colonial America through modern history
• Connections between state, national, and global events
Health & Physical Education
• Mental and emotional wellness
• Personal responsibility and healthy decision-making
• Physical fitness for lifelong health
Preparing Students for High School Success
The SNWA Middle School Program emphasizes academic excellence, character development, critical thinking, communication skills, and responsible citizenship while preparing students for the rigorous expectations of high school coursework.